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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1951
Page
8
A midwestern flood episode shows coal as a versatile tool as 60 workers ring a Kansas electric plant with a coal dike of 1500 tons forming a four by fourteen foot barrier. The effort preserves power while salvaging coal for reuse, highlighting coal’s role in steel, energy, manufacturing, and daily life.
The proposed price control bill offers an amendment allowing retailers and wholesalers their customary margins based on May 24 to June 24, preventing OPS from forcing cost absorption beyond control. Experts say the wording isn’t enough, but it supports retailing’s preservation. Retail profits range from one to five cents per dollar, with higher margins on slow moving or fashion items. competition keeps profits in check, and cost absorption could shrink stock and hurt buyers in the long run.
Orion Weekly Review of Lake Orion Michigan decries the West Point expulsion of ninety cadets for cheating as a sign of systemic decline in education and government. The piece argues socialistic schooling erodes character and accuses Congress and the White House of graft and neglect while noting a widening national cynicism.
A critical view of British socialized industry notes rising coal costs and output declines. The Express cites deficits in state transport gas and electric sectors and problems across nationalized airlines and railways. It argues the state lacks talented leaders and that socialism remains unlikely to succeed long term.
The electric light and power industry promotes Rural Electrification Week while President Truman calls it a publicity stunt. He argues that many farms still lack dependable electric service and warns against complacency. Despite this, industry leaders cite 94 percent of farms with access and say electrification has been a major, ongoing achievement.
A Newsweek summary in the American Mercury argues General Eisenhower could seek the Republican nomination and run as a Democrat if needed, or even as a third-party candidate. He would stay in uniform until military plans in Western Europe advance, then declare intentions. He favors strong foreign policy and is wary of New Deal paternalism, with Taft and Eisenhower potentially clashing if both pursue the presidency.
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